YEW FAMILY 



sometimes broadened at the apex in old age. The 

 leaves are not two-ranked, but are spirally arranged, 

 of large size and very dark green. The fruit is oblong, 

 not spherical. All the individuals of this variety are 

 pistillate. The original plant was found during the 

 last century on the mountains of County Fermanagh, 

 Ireland, and planted in the garden at Florence Court, 

 a seat of the Earl of Enniskillen. It is a very beauti- 

 ful plant, particularl}^ in autumn, when the dark green 

 branches are studded with scarlet berries. 



The Japanese Yew was long believed to be of 

 eastern origin, but is now generally supposed to be a 

 seedling of Taxiis baccata. It is, however, fair to say 

 that all horticulturists do not assent to this opinion. 

 It is characterized by its numerous spreading branches 

 and its very short, broad leaves. It, too, is pistillate and 

 is rather hardier than other allied forms. Varieties 

 with yellow and with variegated leaves have also been 

 developed. 



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